TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

No Power, Nothing

Is the cord plugged in.

Plug in cord.

Circuit breaker tripped in building.

Reset breaker.

Runs

Faulty switch.

Call for service.

 

 

Faulty power cord or pigtail.

Call for service.

 

Vacuum circuit breaker tripped.

Reset breaker.

Vacuum Motor Will Not

Faulty main vacuum switch.

Call for service.

Run

Loose wiring.

Call for service.

 

Faulty vac motor.

Call for service.

 

Carbon brushes worn.

See “Brush Replacement” in

 

 

maintenance section.

 

Debris lodged in vac shoe.

Remove debris from vac shoe.

Vacuum Motor Runs

Dome gasket defective or missing.

Replace as necessary.

But

.Vacuum hose cracked or hose cuff loose.

Replace or repair as necessary.

Suction Is Poor

Recovery tank full / float ball stuck in the

Turn off vac motor. Drain and rinse

 

up position.

recovery tank.

 

.Main pump switch off.

Turn on.

Poor Or No Water Flow

Jets clogged or missing.

Clean using a vinegar /water solution or

(Carpet Is Streaky)

 

replace.

 

Solution filter clogged.

Drain solution tank and clean solution

 

 

filter.

 

Faulty solenoid.

Call for service.

Brush Does Not Spin

Brush switch off.

Turn on brush switch.

Brush circuit breaker tripped.

Reset circuit breaker.

 

 

Brush belt broken.

Replace as necessary.

 

Faulty brush motor.

Call for service.

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ADMIRAL 86038230 03/16/07